Dentist Involved in VA Infection Risk Resigns
The Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Tomah, Wis, is notifying 592 veterans that they are eligible to obtain free screenings for possible.
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Kentucky Gets $2 Million for HIV/AIDS Oral Healthcare
Underserved residents of Kentucky who have HIV or AIDS will continue to have access to comprehensive oral healthcare through the University of Louisville.
- August 2, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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Collaboration Fights HIV’s Oral Depredation in Kenya
Despite progress in the Western world, HIV continues to ravage Kenya, where the infection rate is about 6%. About 140,000 to 180,000 of.
- July 28, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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How Do You Treat a Patient with HIV? The Same as Everyone Else
More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with an HIV infection, with about 50,000 new infections each year, according.
- February 22, 2016
- 4 minutes read
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NIDCR Seeks Input on Research
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) administers millions of dollars in grants each year. But how does the organization determine.
- August 27, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Periodontal Disease Could Lead to new Issue
Periodontal disease results in a newly discovered problem when it is not treated properly. Byproducts of bacteria in gum disease, known as metabolic.
- January 8, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Bacteria-Causing Gum Disease May Lead to Oral Cancer Growth
Fatty acids from bacteria present in gum disease may cause Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS)-related lesions and tumors in the mouth. The information comes from.
- February 28, 2014
- 1 minute read
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Tulsa Dentist Causes Unique Outbreak
Never before had there been an outbreak of hepatitis C among dental patients. But that was prior to a Tulsa, Okla. dentist using.
- September 30, 2013
- 1 minute read
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Illegal Dentistry Possibly Resulted in Canadian Health Issue
About 1,500 dental patients may need to see a doctor. A certification board in British Columbia issued a warning after Tung Shen Wu—also.
- August 13, 2013
- 1 minute read
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60 Oklahoma Dental Patients Test Positive for Disease
The worst fears have been realized for some of Dr. W. Scott Harrington’s dental patients. At least 60 people have tested positive for.
- April 22, 2013
- 1 minute read
